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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Kevin – <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Very cool! This is a totally underused tool – I’m so excited some of us have discovered how useful it is, and the instructions are awesome! You don’t even need to be “technically savvy” to create maps with Google. May I share the instructions with other locals who have asked how to put these together? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Also, here are a couple really cool things I wish I had learned sooner:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>You can change the base map for a different view. Choose a streets-only view, several other options including full satellite imagery. The nice thing about this flexibility is you can “hide” Google’s default layer that shows all the businesses and attractions. Compare the background of Kevin’s map to <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1cMdzff5p0Qhm91NPZ0ldZEkmLKkgZpDk&usp=sharing">this background</a>. To switch it up, go the bottom of the map editing menu and click “Base Map”. Don’t forget to update the default view under the three dots next to the map title. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>You can add custom icons from images (notice the icons on the map at the link above). Use Kevin’s instructions to edit the icon, then click “custom icon”. Upload your own custom image to use as an icon. Great for themed events, using your logo, etc. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Permissions: Make sure if you are going to send a link directly, you share the map to “Anyone with the link”, even if it’s only as a viewer (click “Share” under the map title to adjust settings). Just because someone has a Google account doesn’t mean they’ll automatically have access to the map. (The way Kevin shared the Beaverton map – embedded in the website vs. sharing the link directly – is less cumbersome unless you want people to be able to share the link to others). <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Two other ideas for handy ways to use these maps:<o:p></o:p></li><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=a><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'>I use Google Maps to keep track of “downtown stuff” that I want to track internally. Building inventory, maintenance needs, signs, benches, etc. Much easier than using a spreadsheet, and I share the map with City staff when we are talking about maintenance needs and other downtown items so they can see the precise location. Here’s what it looks like: <span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black;background:white'><a href="http://bit.ly/KFDowntownInternal">http://bit.ly/KFDowntownInternal</a></span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'>I also use it to create traffic/closure plans for events. It’s much more professional than a hand-drawn map, it’s way easier than editing a PDF or other document, and it’s easy to change when the City comes back with revisions. <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?hl=en&mid=1GjhLFUNgt7U_YbLqwKtB6hhL6CHqiSpz&ll=42.227404649649536%2C-121.78004966684688&z=19">Here’s a sample</a>. <o:p></o:p></li></ol></ol><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cheers!<br>D<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>From: </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces@omls.oregon.gov> on behalf of Kevin Teater <kevin@downtownbeaverton.org><br><b>Reply-To: </b>Oregon Main Street program managers <oms_managers@omls.oregon.gov><br><b>Date: </b>Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 10:55 AM<br><b>To: </b>Oregon Main Street program managers <oms_managers@omls.oregon.gov><br><b>Subject: </b>[OMS_MANAGERS] Cool Map of Businesses<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Hi all, on the call this morning, you all were interested in seeing how to create a business map like the one I shared.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><a href="https://www.downtownbeaverton.org/map" title="https://www.downtownbeaverton.org/map">Here is Beaverton's</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>I have attached the step-by-step instructions. It's not too difficult. It just takes a bit of time to get it right. Volunteers can do it if you delegate it to the right people.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id=Signature><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Kevin Teater<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Executive Director<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Beaverton Downtown Association<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>www.downtownbeaverton.org<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>PO Box 311<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Beaverton, OR 97005<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>(503) 332-5419<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>